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1.
What was Judea? What
happened to it in 6 A.D.?
The home of the Jews.
Rome took over in 6 A.D. and
made Judea a Roman
Province.
2.
When was Jesus probably born?
6-4 B.C.
At what age did he start his ministry?
Age 30
3.
What did Jesus do for the next 3 years?
Preached
Taught
Did good works
Performed miracles
4.
Define Apostles:
12 of Jesus' disciples (followers) some of which
wrote the Gospels.
5.
What the special appeal of Jesus?
He ignored wealth and status
Healer
Peaceful; people were touched by his message
6.
Why was Jesus crucified?
He was seen as a threat to the authority of Rome
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Who ordered the crucifixion?
Pontius Pilate
Paul’s Mission
7. Who was Paul and what did he do?
Apostle who wrote letters which are a big part of the
New Testament of the Bible
7.
How did Pax Romana help the spread of
Christianity into Rome?
Allowed safe travel and trade---> spread ideas
9.
Why did the Romans dislike Christians?
Christians refuse to worship Roman gods.
10.
Why did Christianity Grow?
Embraced all people
Gave hope to the powerless
Appealed to those who were sick of Rome
Offered a personal relationship to God
Promised eternal life after death
11.
How does Constantine's acceptance of Christianity increase its growth?
Issued the Edict of Milan: made Christianity legal
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Describe how Peter is the first Bishop & Pope of the Christian church.
As Christianity grew and expanded throughout the Roman Empire, there was
a need for structure and organization.
Bishops were church leaders over major cities/regions
Since Peter was the Bishop of Rome, and Rome was the seat of Roman power,
the bishop of Rome was seen as being the overall leader, or Pope, of the
Church (though not by all. Ex: Greeks Christians)
What did St. Augustine teach about Christianity?
Was an early Church father (bishop)
Taught that people needed God’s grace in order to be
saved, and the only was to attain God’s grace was to
receive the sacraments (through the Church)
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